Thresh & Aphelios vs Brand & Zaahen
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You have strong pre-6 kill pressure with Q into flay combos, especially since Zaahen is melee and must walk up for farm.
- Post-6 becomes riskier as Zaahen's R leap can bypass your peel and his revive passive makes successful picks less guaranteed.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for Q hooks when Zaahen goes for CS, then immediately flay him away from Aphelios to prevent extended trades.
- Use lantern to help Aphelios kite backwards after initial burst, as prolonged fights favor Zaahen's stacking passive.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Zaahen is low on Determination stacks and can't effectively all-in your ADC alone.
- Best timing is after successful recalls when Aphelios has item advantage and can safely farm 1v2 with range.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't commit to all-ins when Zaahen has high Determination stacks and revive available, as he can turn fights even from disadvantageous positions.
- Avoid using Q aggressively when Brand has full combo available, as the follow-up damage can be overwhelming.
Created on 12/08/2025
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